Event Brief
UK maritime body reports warning shots at tanker
Filed: Jul 13, 2026 at 8:14 AM ET
Summary: The UK Maritime Trade Operations says warning shots were fired after six small boats approached a tanker near Aden.
WHO: United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations
WHAT: A tanker reported warning shots were fired after it was approached by six small boats.
WHEN: Jul 13, 2026 at 7:48 AM ET
WHERE: 50 miles south of Aden
WHY: The cause of the fire has not been reported.
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